ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Selection
The Honors Summer Institute (HSI) at Florida Atlantic University will admit students whose scholastic performance and abilities demonstrate the potential for academic and personal growth. Selection for the program will be based upon the student’s high school academic record, a personal statement, and a letter of reference from a guidance counselor, principal, or high school teacher. School and community involvement may also be considered. While college placement exam scores are not required for admission, they may be submitted. Please note that Florida students who intend to dual enroll (and have tuition fees waived) will be required to submit their SAT, ACT or CPT scores upon registering (please see our webpage on dual enrollment for more information: Dual Enrollment.)

Academic Preparation
Applicants should either be rising Junior (entering 11th grade), or rising Senior (entering 12th grade) high school students.

Application Deadline/Limited Places Available
Applications will be accepted as long as space is available. Review of applications will begin after we receive transcripts that include Fall semester grades.

Nonrefundable deposit due, if accepted
The program fees to attend the Honors Summer Institute are expected to be approximately $2,500 for Florida students who are eligible to dual enroll. This figure covers a private bedroom in a Wilkes Honors College residence hall suite, full meal plan, and enrichment activities. Florida students who qualify for dual enrollment do not need to pay additional tuition costs (see eligibility requirements for dual enrollment online). Florida residents who do not qualify for dual enrollment must pay an additional tuition fee of approximately $365 for a total cost of $2,865. Out-of-state students must pay an additional tuition fee of $1,680 for a total cost of $4,180. These figures do not include incidental costs such as books and personal expenses, and are subject to change.

Nonrefundable Deposit if you are accepted
Shortly after notification of acceptance into the program, a $500 non-refundable deposit will be due. This deposit will be credited toward your program fees (see above).

Please note:

• This application form can be submitted online or mailed to the address below. Supporting materials can either be sent by mail to the address below, or emailed as an electronic (Microsoft Word or PDF) attachment to summerinstitute@fau.edu.
• Only completed applications will be considered for admission into the HSI program. See below for a list of all required items.
• We recommend that you photocopy your completed application and all the supporting materials for your records.

A Complete Honors Summer Institute Application includes:
❏ HSI Application Form (use online form, below; or print out and mail)
❏ Official High School Transcripts and Grade Point Average that includes Fall semester grades
❏ Personal Statement
The personal statement should be a typed essay of 250 to 500 words focusing on why the applicant is interested in the HSI and what the applicant hopes to gain by participating in the HSI.
❏ Résumé
Applicants may complete the final page of this form in lieu of a formal résumé, or submit a separate résumé detailing their extracurricular activities, community involvement, honors and awards, and any employment.
❏ Reference Letter
One reference letter from a counselor, teacher, or principal that evaluates the candidate’s suitability for the program is required.
❏ Standardized College Entrance Exam Scores (if available)
Standardized exam scores are not required, but may be submitted if available. Note that Florida students who intend to dual enroll are required to submit either SAT, ACT or CPT scores upon registering.

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